<p>Applying for Engineering or Science to top colleges like HPYSM, what are the other two subjects you would choose besides Math? Thanks.</p>
<p>It depends on individual colleges’ requirements.</p>
<p>Generally, kids take the Math II, and a science test (Physics, or Chem). Most colleges want to see 2 or 3 tests, but not more than that. I suggest you go on the collegeboard site to see what tests are available. You might also want to look at some school’s requirements just to get a feel.</p>
<p>If my S applys for all these 5 colleges, do you mean he will have to take more that 3 SAT II tests to fulfill each schools requirements? As far as I know, H is the only one recommends 3 SAT IIs and all of 5 recommend Math. I guess my question should be “what is the optimal set of SAT II tests to take for HPYSM?”.</p>
<p>This table has always been very helpful in identifying what schools require SAT IIS and how many [Compass:</a> Admissions Requirements](<a href=“SAT Subject Test Requirements and Recommendations - Compass Education Group”>SAT Subject Test Requirements and Recommendations - Compass Education Group) Not sure if it is current or not.</p>
<p>Some schools may want to see at least one SAT II in a non science if you are an anticipated science major, but as marite pointed out, its best to check with the school. My older s, a mech Engineer, took Chemistry, Biology and Math 2C. I cant recall of he took a non science one or not (it was a long time ago). Oftentimes thye may look at your AP scores if you have them in non sciences, to balance out your profile.Hope that helps.</p>
<p>In anser to your “what’s optimum”? 2 or 3. Math II, and a science or two. My son (pre-med focus, not engineering) took Math II, Chem and US History</p>
<p>For engineering a number of colleges ask for Physics or Chemistry in addition to Math2. A tiny handful will want a third test. I personally think it’s best if the third test is not math or science.</p>
<p>BTW Georgetown as well as Harvard requires three subject tests.</p>
<p>Does anyone think it helps if one takes more than three SAT IIs?</p>
<p>No.
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<p>If there is any doubt about the quality of the high school, or if the student is home schooled, extra SAT tests can be useful.</p>
<p>For example, if you have an SAT subject test in English, a foreign language, math, a science, history, etc., with high scores, the college will know that you have covered everything normal in a rigorous high school.</p>
<p>No, three good enough scores is plenty for anywhere.</p>
<p>The one exception, is that a homeschooled student may want to take extra SAT subject tests to show mastery of the subject if they don’t have any other proof.</p>
<p>The advice here is correct, but it serves you best to look at each college’s requirements in close detail, for each major that you are considering. From memory, I believe that CMU and Princeton require Chem or Physics for an engineering major. Look to see if there are any school peculiar requirements for the school and majors under consideration.</p>
<p>An “A” in a course in a useless high school does not show mastery of a subject. There are many cases where a strong student can use SATs (and APs) to build a more convincing transcript.</p>
<p>There are plenty of colleges that will look very seriously at that level of achievement (assuming high scores).</p>
<p>An additional case - you may find something very easy (even that you did not learn at high school) such as a couple of languages. An extra hour each and you can have a clear certification of your level in those.</p>
<p>Also, maybe you want 3 science/math tests for admission to an engineering program. Then other tests may give you placement, exemption or credit.</p>
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<p>College foreign language requirements or placement can sometimes be met by meeting Subject Test milestones. This is sometimes found in other non admissions areas of the college website. Foreign language may not be required of engineering students but may be required in science degree requirements.</p>
<p>Some schools require specific tests for specific majors (usually for engineering it will be Math II + Phisics or Chem)
HYPSM, as far as I remember, do not have specific requirements (except Stanford recommending Math II for everybody), and they do not accept students into specific major.</p>
<p>From Princeton’s website:</p>
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<p>[Princeton</a> University | Standardized Testing](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/)</p>